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The Future Of Cannabis Event A Different Kind Of Party For This Blogger

April 30, 2017 by kevinwilkerson 20 Comments

Edibles & Free Joints Mix Well With Investors, Industry Leaders & Influencers  

Future of Cannabis party
A “budtender” rolls a joint at the Future of Cannabis party in Los Angeles.




By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Blogger

I knew this was going to be a different kind of event when the person ahead of me checked in under the name of Mary Jane.

Then it was really different when one of the organizers gathered everybody in a room and announced “free joints upstairs!”

Actually, I knew it would be different ahead of time when I was invited to the Future of Cannabis media party at a mansion in Hollywood, an event that involved industry leaders, investors and influencers in the cannabis industry.

The sponsors certainly hinted at the uniqueness of this party, which was hosted by ChefDance CEO Mimi Kim: ACME Elixirs, which set up a Vapor Bar; Kiva Convections, which distributed chocolate desserts; Keef Cola, which provided Keef-infused sparkling water and MassRoots. There were also Cannabis-infused appetizers by Jeff the 420 Chef & Chef Robyn Lawrence and a non-cannabis buffet dinner by Chef Phuong Tran of Croft Alley.

I should state now that I’m a drinker and not a toker, so I was kind of unsure as to what to expect, down to the dress code. I opted for business casual, tho it was quickly apparent to me that I could have gone a bit more casual, as long as I was somewhat stylish.

And while I don’t partake in cannabis, I do support the industry as well its lifestyle. It’s just that for me, this party was like a skipper sailing into uncharted waters. So instead of raising the sails and throwing caution to the wind, I stuck with what I knew: cocktails!

I was certainly much more at home with a drink in my hand than I would have been with a joint. Or even the Keef drink that was being served at the bar (“we do not recommend mixing this with alcohol” one of the bartenders said to people on more than one occasion).

My PubClub.com associate, Chris, on the other hand, was completely in his element. In fact, he was having the time of his life.

And I really enjoyed him enjoying himself.  I compared it to me being totally in one of my happiest environments – at a Jimmy Buffett concert, an Alabama football game, an exceptionally lively beer and wine festival, in the Greek Islands  – and knew his high was not solely from the products. It was from him being around the products and the like-minded people at the party.

And the people, well let me say they were all very friendly. Even tho I was not “one of them” because I’m not a user, nobody looked down on me or acted as if I was some strange sideshow that had somehow sneaked into the event.

In fact, I had several interesting conversations, including one with the rep for Petra Mints, a Moroccan mint infused with 2.5 parts of THC. (I vowed to try this later when I was in the “safety” of my own home not knowing how I would react to it. Again, my sails were down in these new waters.)

The rep and I talked about if the proliferation of medial marijuana dispensaries and the overall openness of the use of marijuana in states like California and Colorado have changed the stereotype many people have of pot users. You know, like they are all spaced-out stoners like Spicoli.

I don’t think so, not yet anyway, but there wasn’t a Spicoli in this bunch, I can tell you.

Part of the event was used to promote cooking with cannabis, which is becoming a hot culinary trend here in Los Angeles. Several restaurants are using cannabis infused in food. This was not a step I was ready to take because, as one of the chefs explained to me, there’s a delayed effect – as much as two hours – when the active ingredient in cannabis, THC, takes affect on the body. The chef, by the way, was Jeff The 420 Chef.

I prefer to feel my hallucinogens, as it were, having their effect on me more immediately – you know, feeling the tingle in the toes, having it rise up the bloodstream and eventually numbing the brain. The thought that I could be suddenly incoherent or babbling like a baby in two hours in a very nice and professional setting with no warning did not appeal to me.

I needed to practice these edibles first – you know at home, to learn my limits and tolerances and certainly not at a classy affair in a mansion with 150 investors and influencers. I also had thoughts of being like the rookie drinker who gets drunk on one beer and makes a fool of themselves while the other “veterans” sit around and shake their heads.

Plus, I had to get up at 8 the next morning to do some PR work for a client and I didn’t want to be all out of sorts when writing the press release.

So I passed on the edibles.

But I would not pass on another event for the cannabis or the edibles industry.

Now if you excuse me I’m going out on the porch to try one of these Petra Mints.



Filed Under: Cannabis Tagged With: cannabis

Comments

  1. Sarah says

    December 5, 2018 at 12:56 pm

    Very interesting point of view. There are so many different social events and activities today involving cannabis. As it continues to grow its becoming universally more accepted.

    Reply
    • kevinwilkerson says

      December 5, 2018 at 1:07 pm

      Thank you, and you are certainly correct.

      Reply
  2. Jess says

    December 7, 2018 at 9:10 pm

    Interesting article i always wondered how cannabis parties were. I remember the days of cannabis being taboo but now its becoming more accepting. There’s so many categories and opportunities to profit off of cannabis i can’t keep up times are changing.

    Reply
    • kevinwilkerson says

      December 7, 2018 at 11:20 pm

      Thank you for the comment. Things are definitely changing and PubClub is on the lookout for more good stories like this to post.

      Reply
  3. Paul says

    December 14, 2018 at 3:13 am

    I had never heard of a cannabis party before this post. It sounds like everyone was very accepting a full of useful information. I will definitely attend one if any are held in my area.

    Reply
    • kevinwilkerson says

      December 14, 2018 at 10:05 am

      Neither had PubClub, so we had to check it out and it was definitely interesting as stated in the article.

      Reply
  4. Van says

    December 14, 2018 at 9:30 am

    It’s pretty incredible to see how far events in cannabis have come. The whole turnabout on cannabis culturally has been really unique to see. At least people are benefitting from it though, glad to see that these events are getting more and more popular.

    Reply
    • kevinwilkerson says

      December 14, 2018 at 10:06 am

      This was like a cocktail party, only with cannabis. Very interesting and something we would have seen a couple years earlier.

      Reply
  5. Matthew says

    December 14, 2018 at 9:07 pm

    The industry certainly looks like its about to take off. Great to hear about this now!

    Reply
    • kevinwilkerson says

      December 14, 2018 at 9:30 pm

      It’s already taking off and glad you enjoyed the post!

      Reply
  6. Fiona Dargan says

    December 27, 2018 at 7:44 pm

    It is for sure amazing to see how far cannabis has come when it comes to recreational use. Although not all people may understand your point of view right now, I definitely believe as it becomes more legalized more and more people will be open to it as well! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • kevinwilkerson says

      December 28, 2018 at 7:58 pm

      Yes, it’s definitely becoming more mainstream, as this event shows.

      Reply
  7. Michael says

    January 1, 2019 at 2:28 pm

    It is amazing how big this industry as become, now with conferences taking place promoting cannabis, it is marvelous. Also, the event you were at sounds very interesting, thank you for your input.

    Reply
    • kevinwilkerson says

      January 2, 2019 at 10:14 pm

      Glad you liked the coverage of the event. Thank you for your comment.

      Reply
  8. Carolyn says

    January 3, 2019 at 7:00 am

    I love the idea of a cannabis party! It is a great way for people, like you, that haven’t had much experience with cannabis to learn more about it. We need to see more of these to help normalize people with the idea of legal marijuana.

    Reply
    • kevinwilkerson says

      January 3, 2019 at 8:48 am

      Neither had PubClub and we’re glad we got to experience it!

      Reply
  9. Jesse says

    January 6, 2019 at 3:43 pm

    I think its a matter of personal preference if your more modern bar sense, with staying in your own social circle or more comfortable being around the more Cannabis.

    But great touch with the music !!

    Reply
    • kevinwilkerson says

      January 7, 2019 at 11:27 am

      PubClub prefers more of a bar scene but of course it’s always important to reach out and experience different things and this was really neat to attend.

      Reply
  10. Allison says

    January 6, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    Events like this can provide more knowledge about cannabis and how it can help individuals! I can picture the event through your writing! I am still learning about the cannabis industry and it is great to see people become more open minded!

    Reply
    • kevinwilkerson says

      January 7, 2019 at 11:27 am

      Glad the article helped to educate and inspire you!

      Reply

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